Spectacular Cliffs Of Moher And The Aillwee Caves

OVERVIEW

Admire the staggering natural beauty at the Cliffs of Moher and throughout The Burren, a picturesque region where you will explore a prehistoric Ice-Age cave. How appropriate that The Burren is named for an Irish word meaning “rocky place,” as it features huge terraces of exposed limestone. At the rugged Cliffs of Moher on the western lip of Ireland, you will behold one of the country’s most stunning natural viewpoints. Stretching five miles along the ocean, the vertical cliffs tower 700 feet above the sea. You will discover fascinating details about the geology and history of the cliffs through a virtual reality tour in the visitor center. Later, you will explore the world beneath The Burren by visiting Aillwee Cave, which melting water from the Ice Age carved out of the limestone mountain. You can expect to walk over bridged chasms, past peculiar stalactites and stalagmites, and perhaps even see an underground waterfall.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Behold some of most spectacularly scenic parts of western Ireland, including The Burren.
• Take in the views from the Cliffs of Moher, which tower hundreds of feet above the sea.
• Explore Aillwee Cave and learn about its creation following the Ice Age.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.